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YHA Coverack - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Helston with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Parc Behan, School Hill, Coverack, Helston, England, TR12 6SA
  • The Lizard
    1 min walk
  • Lifeboat House
    3 min walk
  • Penmere Station
    47 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    85 min drive

Room options

View all photos for 3 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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6 Bed Private Room Ensuite

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

5 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

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3 Bed Private Room including Double Bed

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

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4 Bed Private Room Ensuite including Double Bed

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 6)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Helston

At YHA Coverack - Hostel you'll be within steps of The Lizard and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and a communal living room. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a short walk of this 4-property class Helston hostel include Coverack Beach and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Porthbeer Cove.
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What's nearby

  • The Lizard - 1 min walk
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 18 min drive
  • Lizard Point - 24 min drive
  • Kynance Cove - 29 min drive
  • Maenporth Beach - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 30 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Tuns Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Top House Inn - ‬17 min drive

About this property

YHA Coverack - Hostel

Hostel in Helston with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. YHA Coverack - Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Helston hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
YHA Coverack - Hostel offers 12 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 9.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All adult guests are required to present a valid government-issued photo ID card at check-in.
The name and address on the booking must match the photo ID presented by the guest at check-in. This property does not accept name changes for existing bookings.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 9.95 for adults and GBP 0.00 to 5.95 for children
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

YHA Coverack Hostel Helston
YHA Coverack Hostel
YHA Coverack Helston
YHA Coverack - Hostel Helston
YHA Coverack - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Coverack - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helston

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at YHA Coverack - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Coverack - Hostel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to YHA Coverack - Hostel?

Yep, YHA Coverack - Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Coverack Beach.

Does YHA Coverack - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Coverack - Hostel?

No, YHA Coverack - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at YHA Coverack - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Coverack - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Coverack - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Coverack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eachan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Another brilliant YHA offering great value for money. I stayed in a private room that had a fantastic sea view and everything was spotlessly clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the optional breakfast is worth it and has a lot of choice. Location is at the top of a steep hill but only a 5 minute walk to the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrival beware
On arriving I was asked to produce an identity card/passport etc. I was informed that unless I produced it I would not be allowed to stay. I had travelled 300 miles from the other side of London to be greeted like I was some sort of criminal. I didn't have a passport or identity with a photo ( normal in England) and the guy on the reception said ok unless you produce it you cant stay. I am not sure where it says that on your web page but I certainly wasnt aware of it . I live in a country that doesn't have ID cards so why would YHA need it? In the end after much protesting by me, I was told if I had two credit cards in my name I could stay. It was an unpleasant experience, to say the least. Apart from that, it was ok. The room was fine and parking easy and an amazing view from my room. You just need to train staff a bit more in how to deal with stressed customers as I was after I arrived and informed I couldn't stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent setting excellent staff an excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

reita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Bm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Coverack YHA
It was very clean. The night was very expensive for what was provided. £109 did not include any tea or coffee in the room, no private bathroom, sleeping on a double bed under a bunk bed with a plastic mattress. Only one pillow each. No table in the room. No coat hangers. So many rules! Very overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
YHA
I always find the YHA hostels Good value for money! They are very thorough with their cleanliness during corona and everything went very smoothly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property felt quite dated and the outside was in poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The YHA is in a great position but the room was very basic which we expected. Due to covid none of the usual facilities such as catering/ kitchen were open again expected. However we were charged the same as we had been for our B & B the night before with full English breakfast and ensuite so whole thing felt overpriced to us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick trip to Cornwall
Great hostel in an very convenient location. Spectacular views and great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
My Father and I were walking the South West Coastal path and thought we would try the YHA hostel as it was our first night. Great and friendly staff, nice room with clean shared bathroom/showers. We would recommend paying the extra for the cooked breakfast, this was cooked to order and was a great start to our day with the unlimited tea & coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute Hostel on the Coast
It was great no complaints. I went with my friends just for a night! The employees were very accommodating and funny. Breakfast was lovely. I want to come back with my boyfriend it would be very romantic

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful part of cornwall
Lovely yha with great views Friendly helpful hostess

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and view, good value for money
We had the room nr 3, the room was excellent apart from the window handle, one of them was missing and you couldn't close it completely and you could feel the wind come through, but the central heating was compensating. Apart from that it was a very nice experience.

10/10 Excellent

LH, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hostel in a Beautiful Village
Not a very good impressions when first arrived as we use the farm lanes from the back but very surprised to discover that it was such a beautiful village. Staff were friendly and helpful. Very good value for money! ☺

8/10 Good

Aida, Brighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room with great view
We stayed in the private room for 3 people. Overall the room is great although it is a bit chilly because of the window is not seal shut. The place is a bit rural; the town and the hostel doesnt have any convenience store available so you have to prepare accordingly before arriving at Coverack. The staff is friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicht zu buchen
Empfang unfreundlich. Keine Verabschiedung am Abreisetag, Preis für dieses Zimmer zu hoch. Bad klein und unsauber. Man kann im Hotel wohnen fuer den Preis, von allen Hostel inCornwall das Schrecklichste.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019